September 10, 2010

You know, I just got done telling you (close) readers that I've never been interested in any sort of leadership position. I'm the independent individualist type. I'm all about autonomy, not making everybody else's problems my problems.

And I don't do elaborate charts with numbers, so I don't know what Language Log is talking about. I'm into language.... log.

Is this a sign from The Language God...I mean Log? This could be interesting. At Press Conferences President Althouse would be the first President to routinely interrogate the press rather than answer their questions.

"You know, I just got done telling you (close) readers that I've never been interested in any sort of leadership position. I'm the independent individualist type. I'm all about autonomy, not making everybody else's problems my problems."

My thoughts exactly: my black friends are always on my nuts to run for something - anything - but I ain't interested. I'm an artist - the best calling in the world.

I understand and sympathize with the sentiment. On the other hand, if one refuses to take part in administration, one is probably doomed to be ruled by inferior people. At the least, it's worth asking whether someone who refuses to be in government has the same right to criticize those who have the responsibility as does someone who is willing to participate.